SCAFFOLDING SERVICES

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑demand scaffolding erection, testing, removal and related services at multiple utility plant locations in Gainesville, Florida. The contract runs from mid‑October 2026 through the end of December 2027 and may be extended. Bidders must submit an electronic bid via the OpenGov portal, meet safety and licensing requirements, and demonstrate experience with industrial‑scale scaffolding, especially swing stages and ski‑climbers. The award will be based primarily on price, safety compliance, experience, response time, equipment capability, and required licenses. • Scope: Supply labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to erect, test, and dismantle scaffolding for repair, inspection, and replacement projects at three GRU plant sites. • Locations: Deerhaven Renewable, Deerhaven Generating Station, and J.R. Kelly Plant (all in Gainesville, FL). • Contract term: 15 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2027 (≈14 months) with one optional 2‑year renewal and a possible 6‑month extension. • Submission: Electronic bid due 23 Nov 2026 2:00 PM; questions due 12 Nov 2026 4:00 PM. • Evaluation: 45 % price, 15 % safety/compliance, 10 % experience, 10 % response time, 10 % equipment capability, 10 % licenses/registrations. • Mandatory requirements: OSHA/ANSI scaffolding standards, drug‑free workplace certification, anti‑human‑trafficking affidavit, insurance, safety program documentation, and proof of qualified personnel. • Contact: Keith Harrison, Procurement Specialist III ( (352) 393‑1252, [email protected] ).